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Paul Krugman squares off against Lawrence Summers on the economy at the next instalment of the Munk Debates

While the Occupy protestors entrenched in St. James Park are proof enough that times are bad, four high-profile economists are set...

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Michael Bryant to write book about cyclist’s death so the world can finally hear his side

Former attorney general Michael Bryant is writing a memoir titled 28 Seconds about the contentious moments leading to the death of...

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RIM to salvage reputation, apparently, by “intercepting” the future

Research in Motion’s Jim Balsillie appears to be brimming with confidence that investors will be blown away by a series of...

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Will freshly proposed library cuts spark the triumphant return of Margaret Atwood?

At the end of last week, Toronto Public Library staff proposed a host of cuts as part of an effort to meet Rob Ford’ s demands...

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High-speed rail travel between Toronto and Quebec could radically affect poutine consumption

The Toronto Star obtained a report that says a high-speed rail link between Toronto and Quebec City is viable, and the details...

Inside the Latest Issue

The June issue of Toronto Life features the best new restaurants of 2026. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.

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A list of things that Rob Ford is not: (1) a mathematician

Municipal affairs reporter John Lorinc gives Rob Ford a math lesson today over at Spacing Toronto. In a recent speech, the mayor...

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Three-day service outage accelerates RIM death spiral, company responds by offering free download of Bubble Bash 2

Research in Motion is rolling out a suite of free apps to pacify users incensed by last week’s global service outage. The full...

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Reaction roundup: local media have a difficult time saying anything interesting about Occupy Toronto

The Occupy Everywhere movement spread to Canada on Saturday, with protesters setting up camp in St. James Park in Toronto, among...

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Toronto mayor Rob Ford set to show his face on the international stage

Apparently, there are some ceremonial events Rob Ford will attend and there are some ceremonial events Rob Ford won’t...

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How Israeli developer Gil Blutrich built his empire of vacation destinations for the yachting class in southern Ontario

Gil Blutrich believes in destiny. When he was a boy growing up in Ra’anana, a town north of Tel Aviv, he spent a lot of time...

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Weekend Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, from an autumn walk to the King of Rock

Every weekend we round up the highlights from the other websites in the St. Joseph Media family. Check them out, after the...

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Gawker gotchas: a roundup of Toronto’s most embarrassing moments according to the gossip giant

Earlier this week, the Globe and Mail’ s “Caption Writing Person” set off an online frenzy with a series of epic one-liners...

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TTC to add exciting new ways to berate management

The TTC announced a series of measures on Thursday aimed at improving customer service and the overall “rider experience.”...

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Giorgio Mammoliti is riled up over plans to raise, ahem, rigid limit on body rub permits

Giorgio Mammoliti is upset over a proposal to raise the limit on the number of body rub parlours in the city, a plan he says was...

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Comparisons between the G20 and Occupy Toronto protests are coming a touch too early

This weekend, Toronto demonstrators will launch a protest motivated by the ongoing Occupy Wall Street demonstrations in New York...

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BlackBerry blackout resolved, RIM’s Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis say they’re really sorry

Media punching bags and RIM co-CEOs Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis confirmed in a 10 a.m. conference call that full, global...

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Doug Ford comes out pro-Pepsi and anti–healthy drinks in another acrimonious city hall battle pitting left versus right

Depending on whom you ask, Doug Ford is upset because either the city is force-feeding kids healthy drinks or it’s not...

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Spanish company eyeballing Toronto Zoo for takeover—but, fear not, it won’t stick a roller coaster out by the ostriches

A Spanish company that owns more than 80 theme parks—including BonBon Land, Waterworld and Dutch Wonderland—is interested in...

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Ed Keenan has a plan for Rob Ford—but is the mayor really the reasonable guy Keenan needs him to be?

In this week’s issue of The Grid, Edward Keenan offers a “five-point plan” to help Rob Ford right his crashing and burning...

City News

Toronto’s gold wars turn hot (again) with news that Jack Berkovits is suing rival Harold Gerstel

Earlier this month, the cash-for-gold skirmish between Jack Berkovits and Harold “the Jewellery Buyer” Gerstel went...

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York Regional Police respond to the Star’s allegations, essentially repeating what the paper reported

Earlier this week, the Toronto Star reported that York Regional Police was attempting to finagle its way out of providing...

Cost of Living

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This 22-year-old venture capitalist is on track to make $180,000 this year. How does he spend it?

“I love a good bargain, so I shop at No Frills”

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This globetrotting couple earns a combined $287,000 a year. How do they spend it?

“Groceries are our biggest monthly expense after rent”

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This Doctors Without Borders marketer earns $100,000 a year. How does she spend it?

Manpreet Badyal moved from Delhi to Vancouver to Toronto in search of success

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How a Gen Z finance enthusiast in Forest Hill spends her money

Business analyst and budding TikTok investment guru Chaeeun Lee hopes to visit 50 countries before she turns 30

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This policy analyst and stand-up comedian makes $83,000 a year. How does she spend it?

“Investing in mental health is important. I have an unlimited membership at Othership in Yorkville”

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This entrepreneur is on track to make $23,000 this year. How does she spend it?

“It was hard to accept financial aid from my parents, but it actually brought us closer together”

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How an actor, influencer and amateur investor managed to earn a six-figure salary

“My family taught me to invest. It’s probably the wisest advice they’ve ever given me”

Urban Diplomat

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Dear Urban Diplomat: What’s the etiquette for EV charging?

Dear Urban Diplomat , What’s the etiquette for EV charging? A few weeks ago, I finally found a spot in my neighbourhood to juice...

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Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband thinks I’m a hoarder, but I’m a collector

He’s started quoting Marie Kondo and insisting that I get rid of my “emotional support tchotchkes.” How can I get him to back off?

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Dear Urban Diplomat: My condo building has zero tolerance for the slightest noise

They’ve asked us not to shower after 11 p.m. because of “pipe whistling.” Is this normal?

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Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband bought us a pass to skip the line at the ski hill. Why do I feel guilty for using it?

I can’t help being embarrassed every time I sheepishly walk past the eye rollers in the regular queue

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Dear Urban Diplomat: My brother is lying online about Dry January

He’s preaching the virtues of sobriety on TikTok but still crushing six-packs every weekend, and the hypocrisy is getting on my nerves. Should I call him out?

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Dear Urban Diplomat: My co-workers have forgotten how to behave in an office

I actually don’t mind the return-to-office mandate, but it seems like so much working from home has caused my fellow employees’ self-awareness to atrophy

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Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends are getting into sober raves, and I just can’t see the appeal

How does one cut loose in a well-lit room while the sun is shining and no one is even a little intoxicated?

City News

Paul Krugman squares off against Lawrence Summers on the economy at the next instalment of the Munk Debates

Michael Bryant to write book about cyclist’s death so the world can finally hear his side

RIM to salvage reputation, apparently, by “intercepting” the future

Will freshly proposed library cuts spark the triumphant return of Margaret Atwood?

High-speed rail travel between Toronto and Quebec could radically affect poutine consumption

A list of things that Rob Ford is not: (1) a mathematician

Three-day service outage accelerates RIM death spiral, company responds by offering free download of Bubble Bash 2

Reaction roundup: local media have a difficult time saying anything interesting about Occupy Toronto

Toronto mayor Rob Ford set to show his face on the international stage

How Israeli developer Gil Blutrich built his empire of vacation destinations for the yachting class in southern Ontario

Weekend Reading List: top stories from our sister sites, from an autumn walk to the King of Rock

Gawker gotchas: a roundup of Toronto’s most embarrassing moments according to the gossip giant

TTC to add exciting new ways to berate management

Giorgio Mammoliti is riled up over plans to raise, ahem, rigid limit on body rub permits

Comparisons between the G20 and Occupy Toronto protests are coming a touch too early

BlackBerry blackout resolved, RIM’s Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis say they’re really sorry

Doug Ford comes out pro-Pepsi and anti–healthy drinks in another acrimonious city hall battle pitting left versus right

Spanish company eyeballing Toronto Zoo for takeover—but, fear not, it won’t stick a roller coaster out by the ostriches

Ed Keenan has a plan for Rob Ford—but is the mayor really the reasonable guy Keenan needs him to be?

Urban planner advocates for a new Toronto transit system—i.e. gondolas

City hall councillor wants to bring back free food so that he can sit still

Research in Motion grinds to a halt as Blackberry blackout goes global

Toronto’s gold wars turn hot (again) with news that Jack Berkovits is suing rival Harold Gerstel

York Regional Police respond to the Star’s allegations, essentially repeating what the paper reported

This 22-year-old venture capitalist is on track to make $180,000 this year. How does he spend it?

This globetrotting couple earns a combined $287,000 a year. How do they spend it?

This Doctors Without Borders marketer earns $100,000 a year. How does she spend it?

How a Gen Z finance enthusiast in Forest Hill spends her money

This policy analyst and stand-up comedian makes $83,000 a year. How does she spend it?

This entrepreneur is on track to make $23,000 this year. How does she spend it?

How an actor, influencer and amateur investor managed to earn a six-figure salary

Dear Urban Diplomat: What’s the etiquette for EV charging?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband thinks I’m a hoarder, but I’m a collector

Dear Urban Diplomat: My condo building has zero tolerance for the slightest noise

Dear Urban Diplomat: My husband bought us a pass to skip the line at the ski hill. Why do I feel guilty for using it?

Dear Urban Diplomat: My brother is lying online about Dry January

Dear Urban Diplomat: My co-workers have forgotten how to behave in an office

Dear Urban Diplomat: My friends are getting into sober raves, and I just can’t see the appeal